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THOMPSON: LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR FEMA AID IS DECEMBER 29, 2014

November 13, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson announced today that the last day to register for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance is December 29th, 2014. Disaster assistance funds are available for those in Napa and Solano Counties impacted by the August 24th earthquake.

"Earthquake assistance is available for families who suffered damage due to the earthquake. If you're in need of disaster aid I encourage you to register.My office is also ready to assist with any hurdles people may encounter," said Thompson.

The Obama Administration has approved Individual Assistance (IA) FEMA disaster funding for individuals and families in Napa and Solano Counties to help rebuild and repair housing and other personal property.

How to Apply

Individuals can register with FEMA the following ways:

  • Online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov; www.disasterassistance.gov/es (Spanish)
  • Via smartphone at m.fema.gov; m.fema.gov/esp (Spanish)
  • Constituents may call the registration phone number at 1-800-621-3362; those who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362.

Registration Process

When applicants apply to FEMA for disaster assistance, they will be asked to provide the following:

  • Social Security number (including your spouse)
  • Private insurance information, if available
  • Address and zip code of the damaged home or apartment
  • Directions to the damaged home or property
  • Daytime telephone number
  • A telephone number where we can reach you or leave a message
  • An address where you can get mail
  • If you want your disaster assistance funds sent directly to your bank, provide the FEMA agent with your bank account type (savings/checking), account number and routing number

Local Assistance Centers

A Local Assistance Center (LAC) is a facility or mobile office where applicants may go for information about FEMA or other disaster assistance programs after they have registered with FEMA. Some of the services provided at a LAC are:

  • Guidance regarding disaster recovery
  • Clarification of any written correspondence received
  • Housing Assistance and Rental Resource information
  • Answers to questions, resolution to problems and referrals to agencies that may provide further assistance
  • Status of applications being processed by FEMA
  • SBA representatives are on hand at the LAC to provide one-on-one assistance to homeowners, renters and businesses with answering questions and completing disaster loan applications

There are LACs in both Napa and Solano Counties.

Napa County

301 First Street

Napa, CA

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sat-Sun, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Solano County

1155 Capitol Street

Vallejo, CA

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sat-Sun, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Small Business Administration

The Obama Administration also approved U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans for homeowners, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The SBA loans are to help businesses repair or replace disaster-damaged property, inventory, and supplies. Homeowners and renters may also be eligible for SBA loans to repair or replace disaster-related damages to homes or personal property.

Businesses and homeowners that would like to apply for SBA loans can do so online at: https://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/loans-grants/small-business-loans/disaster-loans.

For more information, applicants may contact SBA's Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center by calling (800) 659-2955, emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visiting SBA's Web site at www.sba.gov/disaster. Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals may call (800)877-8339. Applicants may also apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA's secure Web site at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California's 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.

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